PAL Food Hub Contractor

PAL Food Hub Contractor 

Reports to:   Food Systems Program Manager and Food Hub Operations Coordinator 
Position Status:  Contractual; part-time (up to 30 hrs/wk) until September 30th, 2026 

PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well. is a preventative health nonprofit that creates equitable opportunities 
for active living and healthy eating in Spartanburg County.  
PAL’s key projects include hosting the annual downtown Criterium and Turkey Day 8K, spearheading the 
Daniel Morgan Trail System and parks like the Rail Yard, partnering on the Saluda Grade Trail, building 
the PAL Food Hub, managing the Hub City Farmers’ Market, and advocating for a strong local food 
system. 

For more, visit www.palspartanburg.org  

Position Summary 

The Food Hub Operations Associate is responsible for supporting the operation of the PAL Food Hub and 
Mobile Market program. The Food Hub Operations Associate is part of the Food Systems Team that 
works together to meet the needs of our local farmers, customers, and food-insecure members of our 
community. 

Position Responsibilities 

Primary Responsibilities: 
• Run pickup and delivery routes on Wednesdays and Thursdays 
• Pack all necessary supplies for mobile pop-up markets each week 
• Coordinate product orders with Food Hub Coordinator for mobile stops each week 
• Deliver/restock Fresh Stops each week (Friday) 
• Manage mobile stops (4) each week on Monday/Tuesday/Friday 
• Take transactions via POS system 
• Report sales to Food Hub Coordinator and Food Systems manager 
• Transport all unsold product back to Hub or to donation centers

 
Secondary Responsibilities: 
• Assist in creating Food Hub availability lists weekly 
• Take inventory weekly 
• Implement necessary tracking procedures 
• Implement food safety policies in facility 
• Works closely with team to identify and implement opportunities for improvements 
• Develop marketing materials and educational materials for website, print, and newsletters. 
• Support PAL staff, initiatives, marketing, and events as needed 

Essential Skills and Experience: 
• Familiarity with and belief in the mission, vision, and values of PAL 
• Ability to work as a leader and as part of a team 
• Time and project management skills and follow-through 
• Attention to operational details and awareness of food safety 
• Willingness to spend time out of the office doing physical activities – must be able to lift 50# 
• Willingness to drive and deliver orders 
• Clean driving record 
• Act using partnership principles of integrity, respect, humility and inclusion internally and 
externally to advance community goals and outcomes 
• Ability to take feedback and evaluate it for internal improvements 
• Personable and able to handle sometimes difficult situations with customers 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, able to navigate basic computer databases 
• Must be able to work independently, handle confidential information, and navigate sensitive 
situations 
• Be capable of exercising a high degree of delegated responsibility 
• Strong organizational skills 
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change